The City of Irvine offers vital support programs to help residents maintain their health and well-being.
Monthly Free Grocery Food Box Distribution
The City of Irvine, in collaboration with Community Action Partnership of Orange County, is offering the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Eligible residents will receive a box of food weighing approximately 30 pounds once a month. The box contains a variety of dried beans, fresh produce, canned and frozen vegetables, fruit/vegetable juice, meat (when available), poultry, fish, nuts, milk, cheese, rice, cereal, and pasta.
The food boxes will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon on the following dates:
| January 8 | May 14 | September 10 |
| February 12 | June 11 | October 8 |
| March 12 | July 9 | November 12 |
| April 9 | August 13 | December 10 |
Pick up Location:
Great Park, Parking Lot 2
8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine
To view an interactive map of the Great Park please click here. To download a Great Park map, please click here. To volunteer to assist with the Grocery Food Box program, please click here.
For more information and to view income guidelines, visit cityofirvine.org/foodbox.
CalFresh Enrollment
The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.
If you are interested in enrolling in the CalFresh Program or need assistance with recertification, you can make an appointment by using the appointment link below. You can also obtain additional information or schedule an appointment by contacting the Office of Health & Wellness at 949-724-6650, healthandwellness@cityofirvine.org.
Medi-Cal Enrollment
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program that provides a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. It serves low-income individuals, including families, seniors, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women. Medi-Cal covers services such as doctor visits, dental care, and preventive health services.
If you are interested in enrolling in the Medi-Cal Program or need assistance with recertification, you can make an appointment by using the appointment link below. You can also obtain additional information or schedule an appointment by contacting the Office of Health & Wellness at 949-724-6650, healthandwellness@cityofirvine.org.